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A Columbia original known for its thin crust, old‑school square‑cut pies, and beloved cheese salad. The State has chronicled its decades of loyal crowds—come for nostalgia, stay for the five‑minute pizza that locals grew up on.
Thin crust pizza, cheese salad, and homemade desserts
4365 Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205 Get directions
$10–20
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